U.S. patent number 8,957,206 [Application Number 13/834,097] was granted by the patent office on 2015-02-17 for methods of producing molindone and its salts.
This patent grant is currently assigned to Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The grantee listed for this patent is Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc.. Invention is credited to Attilia Figini, Tiziano Fumagalli, Martin Hanbauer, Peter Hildebrand, Likan Liang, Zarghun Nazir.
United States Patent |
8,957,206 |
Hanbauer , et al. |
February 17, 2015 |
Methods of producing molindone and its salts
Abstract
The present invention is directed towards novel methods of
synthesis of molindone, synthesis of the intermediates of
molindone, and high-purity compositions of molindone. In
particular, the invention relates to the methods of synthesis of
molindone through the Mannich reaction.
Inventors: |
Hanbauer; Martin (Linz,
AT), Nazir; Zarghun (Linz, AT), Hildebrand;
Peter (Linz, AT), Figini; Attilia (Rancate,
CH), Liang; Likan (Boyds, MD), Fumagalli;
Tiziano (Pianello del Lario, IT) |
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Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
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Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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13/834,097 |
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March 15, 2013 |
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US 20140081020 A1 |
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544/144 |
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Primary Examiner: Jackson; Shawquia
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Julian-Arnold; Gianna Saul Ewing
LLP
Parent Case Text
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application
Ser. No. 61/701,007 titled "METHODS OF PRODUCING MOLINDONE AND ITS
SALTS," filed on Sep. 14, 2012, which is incorporated herein, in
its entirety, by this reference.
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A process for preparing molindone (SUMO-3) having the following
structure: ##STR00028## comprising reacting
2-methyl-3-ethyl-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroindole (SUMO-2) having the
following structure: ##STR00029## with bismorpholinomethane.
2. The process of claim 1, further comprising at least one of the
following steps: (a) removing ##STR00030## (methylene SUMO-2) by
filtration under acidic conditions; (b) adsorbing oligomeric
compounds on charcoal; (c) filtering and crystallizing SUMO-3 free
base from a solvent.
3. The process of claim 1, further comprising forming and
crystallizing a salt of SUMO-3.
4. The process of claim 3, wherein said salt is selected from the
group consisting of molindone hydrochloride, molindone sulfate,
molindone phosphate, molindone monohydrogenphosphate, molindone
dihydrogenphosphate, molindone bromide, molindone iodide, molindone
acetate, molindone propionate, molindone decanoate, molindone
caprylate, molindone formate, molindone oxalate, molindone
malonate, molindone succinate, molindone fumarate, molindone
maleate, molindone citrate, molindone lactate, molindone tartrate,
molindone methanesulfonate, and molindone mandelate.
5. The process of claim 1, wherein the compound SUMO-2 is prepared
by reacting 2,3-pentanedione-2-oxime (SUMO-1) having the following
structure: ##STR00031## with 1,3-cyclohexanedione.
6. The process of claim 5, wherein the compound SUMO-2 is prepared
by reacting SUMO-1 with 1,3-cyclohexanedione in the presence of a
hydrogenation catalyst.
7. The process of claim 5, wherein the compound SUMO-2 is prepared
by reacting SUMO-1 with 1,3-cyclohexanedione in the presence of Zn
in acetic acid.
8. The process of claim 6, wherein said catalyst comprises
Pd/C.
9. The process of claim 6, wherein said catalyst comprises Raney
nickel.
10. The process of claim 5, wherein SUMO-1 is subjected to the
hydrogenation conditions prior to the addition of
1,3-cyclohexanedione.
11. The process of claim 10, wherein SUMO-1 is hydrogenated in the
presence of Zn and an acid.
12. The process of claim 11, wherein Zn is removed prior to the
addition of 1,3-cyclohexanedione.
13. The process of claim 10, wherein SUMO-1 is hydrogenated in the
presence of a catalyst.
14. The process of claim 13, wherein the catalyst is removed prior
to the addition of 1,3-cyclohexanedione.
15. The process of claim 13, wherein said catalyst comprises
Pd/C.
16. The process of claim 13, wherein said catalyst comprises Raney
nickel.
17. The process of claim 5, wherein the process is initiated at a
first temperature of from 15.degree. C. to 40.degree. C.
18. The process of claim 17, wherein the temperature is raised
during the process to a second temperature of from 80.degree. C. to
110.degree. C.
19. The process of claim 5, wherein the compound SUMO-1 is prepared
by reacting 2,3-pentanedione with hydroxylamine hydrochloride in
the presence of a base.
20. The process of claim 19, wherein said base is selected from the
group consisting of LiOH, NaOH, KOH, Li.sub.2CO.sub.3,
K.sub.2CO.sub.3, Na.sub.2CO.sub.3, NaHCO.sub.3 and combinations
thereof.
21. The process of claim 19, wherein the preparation of SUMO-1 is
carried out at a pH of from 8 to 9 to optimize
regioselectivity.
22. The process of claim 21, wherein the ratio of SUMO-1/SUMO-1
isomer ##STR00032## is at least 5:1.
23. The process of claim 1, wherein the amount of the residual
isomer SUMO-3 ##STR00033## is less than 0.2%.
24. The process of claim 2, where the solvent is selected from the
group consisting of ethanol, methanol, isopropanol, butanol,
acetone, ether, methyl t-butyl ether, nitromethane, ethyl acetate,
and toluene.
25. The process of claim 1, wherein the reaction is conducted in
the presence of an acid.
26. The process of claim 25, wherein said acid is selected from the
group consisting of HC1, acetic acid, formic acid, sulfuric acid,
nitric acid, phosphoric acid, and trifluoroacetic acid.
27. The process of claim 1, wherein the reaction is conducted in
the presence of a solvent.
28. The process of claim 7, wherein the Zn is present in the form
of a powder with a particle size of from 2.mu. to 50.mu..
Description
FIELD
Described herein are methods for improved production of active
pharmaceutical ingredients ("APIs") such as molindone, including
methods having increased yields and producing decreased amounts of
impurities. This disclosure further describes and characterizes
salts of APIs such as molindone hydrochloride, including novel
polymorphs thereof.
BACKGROUND
Molindone is
3-Ethyl-6,7-dihydro-2-methyl-5-(morpholinomethyl)indol-4(5H)-one
(CAS #7416-34-4). The chemical formula of molindone is represented
below:
##STR00001##
Molindone is a weak base, exhibiting greater solubility in acidic
to slightly acidic media than in neutral to slightly alkaline pH
values (i.e., the physiologic pH range of the gastro intestinal
tract). As a weakly basic drug, molindone is typically used in
formulations in the form of a salt. Various prior art methods of
manufacturing molindone, such as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No.
3,491,093 and U.S. Pat. No. 3,646,042, are known. However, the
prior art methods may result in a drug product that does not meet
the modern purity requirements. Thus, what are needed in the art
are methods for producing molindone while reducing or eliminating
the formation of certain impurities.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Provided herein are new and improved methods of manufacture of
molindone and its various salts, as well as molindone-related
compounds, such as novel intermediates. In particular, the methods
herein provide a substantially pure API of molindone salts, such as
hydrochloride, while avoiding undesirable impurities. The methods
further provide for synthesizing, separating, identifying, and
characterizing novel polymorphs of molindone. Further provided are
methods of identification and characterization and methods for
synthesis of novel intermediates of molindone, as well as methods
for synthesis of exemplary metabolites and precursors of
metabolites of molindone.
In an exemplary embodiment, the invention provides a substantially
pure composition suitable for use as an active pharmaceutical
ingredient, the composition consisting essentially of molindone or
a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and comprising less than
about 1.5 .mu.g of any genotoxic impurity per expected maximum
human daily dose. In another exemplary embodiment, the composition
comprises less than 0.5 .mu.g of any genotoxic impurity per
expected maximum human daily dose.
In another embodiment, the invention provides a method of
manufacturing molindone through the reaction of
2-methyl-3-ethyl-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroindole (SUMO-2) with
bismorpholinomethane.
In yet another embodiment,
2-methyl-3-ethyl-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroindole (SUMO-2) is
produced by reacting 2,3-pentanedione-2-oxime and
1,3-cyclohexanedione.
In another embodiment, SUMO-2 is produced by reacting
2-amino-pentan-3-one with 1,3-cyclohexanedione. In a further
embodiment, 2-amino-pentan-3-one is generated by reducing
2,3-pentanedione-2-oxime.
In a further embodiment, 2,3-pentanedione-2-oxime (SUMO-1) is
produced through the reaction of 2,3-pentanedione with
hydroxylamine hydrochloride.
In a specific embodiment, the invention provides a method of
manufacturing molindone through a 3-step process, wherein in the
1st step 2,3-pentadione is reacted with hydroxylamine hydrochloride
to produce 2,3-pentanedione-2-oxime (SUMO-1); in the 2nd step
2,3-pentanedione-2-oxime and 1,3-cyclohexanedione are reacted to
produce 2-methyl-3-ethyl-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroindole (SUMO-2);
and in the 3rd step 2-methyl-3-ethyl-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroindole
reacts with bismorpholinomethane to produce molindone (SUMO-3).
In yet another embodiment, the invention provides a method of
manufacturing of a molindone salt by producing molindone base and
reacting it with an acid.
In a further embodiment, various polymorphic forms of a molindone
salt are prepared.
In yet a further embodiment, the invention provides a method of
manufacturing molindone through a 5-step process, wherein in the
1st step 2,3-pentanedione is reacted with hydroxylamine
hydrochloride to produce 2,3-pentanedione-2-oxime (SUMO-1); in the
2nd step 2,3-pentanedione-2-oxime and 1,3-cyclohexanedione are
reacted to produce 2-methyl-3-ethyl-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroindole
(SUMO-2); in the 3rd step
2-methyl-3-ethyl-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroindole reacts with
bismorpholinomethane to produce molindone (SUMO-3); in the 4th step
molindone is converted into a molindone salt; and in the 5th step
the molindone salt is purified/recrystallized, and, optionally,
various polymorphic forms of molindone salt are prepared.
Further, the invention provides a method of manufacturing of the
molindone-related compounds.
The present invention relates to a process for preparing a compound
SUMO-3, which includes the step of reacting (SUMO-2) with
bismorpholinomethane. In one aspect of the present invention, the
process includes the steps of removing methylene SUMO-2 by
filtration under acidic conditions, adsorbing oligomeric compounds
on charcoal, and filtering and crystallizing SUMO-3 free base from
a solvent. Without limitation, the solvent can be selected from
ethanol, methanol, isopropanol, butanol, acetone, ether, methyl
t-butyl ether, nitromethane, ethyl acetate, toluene or combinations
thereof. In one embodiment, either of the processes as set forth
above further includes a step of formation and crystallization of a
salt of SUMO-3. Without limitation, the salt can be molindone
hydrochloride, molindone sulfate, molindone phosphate, molindone
monohydrogenphosphate, molindone dihydrogenphosphate, molindone
bromide, molindone iodide, molindone acetate, molindone propionate,
molindone decanoate, molindone caprylate, molindone formate,
molindone oxalate, molindone malonate, molindone succinate,
molindone fumarate, molindone maleate, molindone citrate, molindone
lactate, molindone tartrate, molindone methanesulfonate, or
molindone mandelate. In another embodiment of any of the processes
set forth herein, the amount of the residual isomer-SUMO-3 is less
than 0.2%.
In another embodiment of any of the processes set forth herein, the
compound SUMO-2 is prepared by reacting SUMO-1 with
1,3-cyclohexanedione. In a further embodiment, the compound SUMO-2
is prepared by reacting SUMO-1 with 1,3-cyclohexanedione in the
presence of a catalyst. Exemplary catalysts include palladium on
carbon (Pd/C) or Raney nickel.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the compound
SUMO-2 is prepared by reacting SUMO-1 with 1,3-cyclohexanedione in
the presence of zinc (Zn) in acetic acid. The Zn can be present in
the form of a powder. In a further exemplary embodiment, the powder
can have a particle size of from about 2 microns to about 50
microns. In some embodiments, the SUMO-1 can be subjected to
hydrogenation conditions prior to the addition of
1,3-cyclohexanedione. In a further exemplary embodiment,
hydrogenation conditions include the use of a hydrogenation agent
such as Zn/HOAC or a catalyst such as Pd/C or Raney nickel.
The process in accordance with embodiments of the present invention
as set forth herein, may be initiated at a first temperature of
from about 15.degree. C. to about 40.degree. C. In one embodiment,
the reaction temperature of the process may be further raised to a
second temperature of from about 80.degree. C. to about 110.degree.
C.
In another aspect of the present invention, compound SUMO-1 is
prepared by reacting 2,3-pentadione with hydroxylamine
hydrochloride in the presence of a base. Without limitation, the
base can be LiOH, NaOH, KOH, Li.sub.2CO.sub.3, K.sub.2CO.sub.3,
Na.sub.2CO.sub.3, NaHCO.sub.3, or combinations thereof. In at least
one embodiment, the preparation of SUMO-1 is carried out at a pH of
from 8 to 9 to optimize regioselectivity.
In at least one embodiment, preparation of SUMO-1 can be carried
out in such a way that the ratio of SUMO-1/SUMO-1 isomer is at
least 5:1.
Another aspect of the present invention relates to a substantially
pure composition including molindone or pharmaceutically acceptable
salts thereof, wherein the composition includes less than 1.5 .mu.g
of any genotoxic impurity per expected maximum human daily
dose.
There have thus been outlined, rather broadly, exemplary features
of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof
that follows may be better understood, and in order that the
present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There
are, of course, additional features of the invention that will be
described further hereinafter.
In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the
invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is
not limited in its application to the details of construction and
to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following
description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is
capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out
in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology
and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description
and should not be regarded as limiting.
As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the
conception upon which this disclosure is based may readily be
utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods
and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present
invention. It is important, therefore, that equivalent
constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and
scope of the present invention, are included in the present
invention.
For a better understanding of the invention, its operating
advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference
should be had to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter
which illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
As used above and throughout the description of the invention, the
following terms, unless otherwise indicated, shall be defined as
follows:
The term "equivalent" or "eq." refers to the molar equivalent of
the subject compound.
The term "neat" means that the subject acid or base is undiluted
with a solvent.
The term "basifying agent" means any compound which, via its
presence in a composition, increases the pH of this composition by
at least 0.05 pH unit, such as at least 0.1 pH unit.
Provided herein are new and improved methods of manufacture of
substantially pure compositions of molindone and pharmaceutically
acceptable salts and polymorphs thereof with improved control of
impurities to thereby provide materials suitable for pharmaceutical
applications.
For the sake of convenience and without putting any limitations
thereof, the methods of manufacture of molindone have been
separated into several independent steps, each independent step
being disclosed herein in a multiplicity of non-limiting and
independent embodiments. These independent steps comprise steps 1-3
and optional steps 4 and 5, wherein in the 1st step 2,3-pentadione
is reacted with hydroxylamine hydrochloride to produce
2,3-pentanedione-2-oxime (SUMO-1); in the 2nd step
2,3-pentanedione-2-oxime and 1,3-cyclohexanedione are reacted to
produce 2-methyl-3-ethyl-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroindole (SUMO-2);
and in the 3rd step 2-methyl-3-ethyl-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroindole
reacts with bismorpholinomethane to produce molindone (SUMO-3). In
the 4th step molindone is converted into a molindone salt; and in
the 5th step the molindone salt is purified/recrystallized, and
various polymorphic forms of the molindone salt are prepared.
The above-mentioned steps will be considered below in more
details.
SUMO-3 Preparation Step
It was unexpectedly discovered that molindone (SUMO-3) may be
prepared through the reaction of SUMO-2 with a Mannich reagent.
In one embodiment, the Mannich reagent used to prepare SUMO-3 is
bismorpholinomethane.
The synthesis proceeds according to the Reaction 1:
Reaction 1:
##STR00002##
The source of bismorpholinomethane useful for Reaction 1 is not
limited. Bismorpholinomethane of sufficient purity may be acquired
from a commercial source, or may be synthesized in situ. In one
specific embodiment bismorpholinomethane is synthesized in situ
according to the Reaction 2:
Reaction 2:
##STR00003##
The Mannich reagent (e.g., bismorpholinomethane) is used for the
reaction in the amounts of from 1 eq to 4 eq. In one embodiment,
the amount of the Mannich reagent (e.g., bismorpholinomethane)
varies from 1 eq to 2 eq. In another embodiment, the amount is
between 2 eq and 4 eq.
The Reaction 1 is advantageously conducted in the presence of an
acid. Representative acids may be selected from hydrogen chloride,
acetic acid, formic acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric
acid, trifluoroacetic acid, and combinations thereof; and may be
used in a wide range of amounts, starting from 1 eq to up to a neat
media to form a solution of the reaction mixture in the neat
acid.
Further, a solvent may be added to the reaction mixture. The
solvent may be selected from methanol, ethanol, propanol,
isopropanol, butanol, pentanol, ethylene glycol, ethoxyethanol,
methoxyethanol, 1,4-dioxane, toluene, xylene, tetrahydrofuran,
dichloromethane, benzene, and combinations thereof.
Elevated temperature is used to facilitate the reaction. In at
least one embodiment, the reaction is conducted at the temperature
of from 40.degree. C. to 110.degree. C. In alternative embodiments,
the reaction is conducted at the temperature of from 50.degree. C.
to 90.degree. C.
The addition sequence, the ratio of the reagents, and the reaction
conditions for Reaction 1 may be controlled to obtain maximum
yield, improve the purity of the product or to control the side
reactions that lead to the formation of impurities.
In one embodiment, the reaction is conducted at a constant
temperature of from 60.degree. C. to 110.degree. C. In alternative
embodiments, the reaction is conducted at a constant temperature of
from 70.degree. C. to 100.degree. C.
In another embodiment, the reaction is initiated at the lower end
of the temperature range, and then the temperature is raised during
the reaction. For example, the temperature may be raised to
65.degree. C.-100.degree. C. during the reaction.
In a further embodiment, the whole amount of the Mannich reagent
(e.g., bismorpholinomethane) is pre-charged at the initiation of
the reaction.
In yet another embodiment, the Mannich reagent is added in a
stepwise manner with the initial amount charged at the start of the
reaction, followed by the additional amount(s) added after some
period of time. The timing of the second and further additions of
the Mannich reagent may vary but is typically selected from the
period of time of between 1 hour and 4 hours. The initial amount of
the reagent constitutes from 50% to 90% of the total amount of the
reagent; or from 60% to 80%. In some embodiments of the present
invention, a Mannich reagent is added in a continuous manner over a
period of time. Exemplary time periods for continuous addition of a
Mannich reagent include from about 1 hour to about 4 hours.
In an additional embodiment for producing molindone with fewer
impurities, the reaction is advantageously initiated at the lower
end of the temperature range with the initial amount(s) of the
Mannich reagent (e.g., bismorpholinomethane), and followed by
temperature increase and the addition of the reagent as described
in the previous embodiment.
The product of Reaction 1 is further purified. In one embodiment,
the acidic solution containing the products of Reaction 1 is
treated with water to dissolve the molindone followed by
filtration. Additional acid may be added to increase the solubility
of the molindone free base in the aqueous phase. Additional acid in
this embodiment can be selected from hydrogen chloride (HCL),
sulfuric acid (H.sub.2SO.sub.4), nitric acid (HNO.sub.3), or
phosphoric acid (H.sub.3PO.sub.4).
Upon completion of the Reaction 1, the aqueous acidic solution
containing the reaction products is treated with a base to obtain a
pH of more than 7 to precipitate molindone (SUMO-3) free base. The
bases used for molindone base precipitation may be selected from
ammonia, carbonates, bicarbonates, hydroxides, and combinations
thereof. The base may be used in the form of a solution or in neat
form. In a specific embodiment, an adsorbent can be additionally
used during the base treatment step to facilitate the filtration of
the molindone precipitate and to remove impurities. The adsorbent
may be selected from charcoal, zeolite, silicates, and celite.
The precipitated molindone base may be further dissolved and
re-crystallized. Exemplary solvents useful for the
re-crystallization include ethanol, methanol, isopropanol, butanol,
acetone, ether, methyl t-butyl ether, nitromethane, ethyl acetate,
toluene and combinations thereof.
Potential impurities that could result from Reaction 1 include:
##STR00004## ##STR00005##
The novel reaction scheme of STEP 1 minimizes, or excludes, the
formation of one or more of the above-listed impurities.
In an alternative embodiment, SUMO-3 may be prepared through the
novel reaction process according to Reaction 3, wherein morpholine
is used as a Mannich reagent. The Reaction 3 comprises steps 3a-3d
and proceeds through the formation of two novel intermediates,
formyl SUMO-2 and enamine of the formyl SUMO-2:
Reaction 3
##STR00006##
##STR00007##
##STR00008##
##STR00009## SUMO-2 Preparation Step
While methods of preparation of SUMO-2 that are used to produce
molindone according to the practice of the instant invention are
known in the art; it was unexpectedly discovered that SUMO-2 may be
advantageously produced through the reaction of SUMO-1 and
1,3-cyclohexanedione under hydrogenating conditions in the presence
of a catalyst. The reaction proceeds according to the following
Reaction 4 scheme:
Reaction 4:
##STR00010##
It was further discovered that SUMO-2 can be advantageously
produced with fewer impurities by first producing an intermediate
of the following formula, followed by producing SUMO-2 in a
stepwise manner.
##STR00011##
In one embodiment, Reaction 4 is carried out as a single-stage
reaction without accumulation of the intermediate. Beneficially,
the reaction is carried out in the presence of an acid. The acid
may be an inorganic or organic acid selected from hydrochloric
acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, formic acid, acetic acid,
trifluoroacetic acid, and combinations thereof. In one variation,
the acid is acetic acid.
The following possible by-products were identified in the reaction
of this embodiment:
##STR00012## ##STR00013##
In another embodiment, Reaction 4 is carried out as a two-stage
reaction, wherein the first stage of the reaction is a
hydrogenation stage, and the second stage is a cyclization
stage.
The hydrogenation stage is performed under low to moderate hydrogen
pressure in the presence of a catalyst. An acid can be used
advantageously in the hydrogenation stage to shorten the reaction
time. The hydrogen pressure may be set between 1-5 bar. The acid
useful for the practice of this embodiment may be selected from
HCl, sulfuric acid, acetic acid, trifluoroacetic acid, nitric acid
and combinations thereof. In one specific example, the acid is
acetic acid. In another example, the acid comprises acetic acid
mixed with a solvent, such as ethyl acetate, ethanol, methanol,
benzene, toluene, xylene and combinations thereof.
In the first variation of this embodiment, the reactants (SUMO-1
and 1,3-cyclohexanedione) are pre-charged, and the hydrogenation
stage is carried out at the lower temperature in the presence of a
catalyst. In this variation, the SUMO-2 intermediate is formed at
lower temperature. The hydrogenation stage is then followed by the
cyclization stage carried out at higher temperature. The
temperature for the hydrogenation stage may be from 15.degree. C.
to 40.degree. C. In an alternative embodiment, the hydrogenation
stage takes place at the temperature of 15.degree. C.-25.degree. C.
The temperature for the cyclization stage is from 70.degree. C. to
110.degree. C., for example, from 70.degree. C. to 90.degree. C.,
or from 90.degree. C. to 100.degree. C., or from 100.degree. C. to
110.degree. C.
In the second variation of the embodiment, the temperature protocol
corresponds to that of the first variation, but hydrogenation stage
proceeds in the absence of 1,3-cyclohexanedione, which is charged
later at the high temperature cyclization phase. In this variation,
2-amino-pentan-3-one is advantageously produced first. It was
unexpectedly discovered that the selectivity of Reaction 4 and the
yield and purity of SUMO-2 are improved by subjecting only SUMO-1
to the reduction conditions followed by the addition of
1,3-cyclohexanedione at the later stage.
In one approach, the hydrogenation stage of Reaction 4 requires the
presence of a catalyst, such as Raney nickel catalyst, PtO.sub.2
and Pd catalyst.
In one embodiment of Reaction 4, the catalyst comprises Raney
nickel catalyst. The catalyst is used in this embodiment in the
amounts of from 0.01 g/g to 0.4 g/g, and more specifically, of from
0.05 g/g to 0.3 g/g.
In another embodiment of Reaction 4, the catalyst comprises Pd/C
catalyst.
The catalyst is used in this embodiment in the amounts of from 0.01
g/g to 0.2 g/g, and more specifically, of from 0.05 g/g to 0.15
g/g.
Optionally, the used catalyst is removed from the reaction mixture
after the hydrogenation step to prevent the formation of
by-products.
Alternatively, the hydrogen necessary for the hydrogenation stage
of Reaction 4 may be generated in situ by the addition of zinc
powder in the presence of acetic acid. In this case, the reaction
may be carried out with all reactants being charged at the
beginning at lower temperature followed by temperature increasing
protocol; or with SUMO-1, zinc and the acid charged at the
reduction stage, and with cyclohexanedione charged only at the
cyclization stage, with or without temperature increasing protocol.
Optionally, the residual zinc and zinc acetate are filtered out
after the hydrogenation. The particle size for the zinc powder is
in the range of from 2.mu. to 50.mu.. In an alternative embodiment,
the particle size for the zinc powder is in the range of from 5.mu.
to 20.mu..
In one additional embodiment, SUMO-2 can be advantageously produced
with fewer impurities by reacting 1,3-cyclohexanedione with
2-amino-pentan-3-one of the following structure, which can be
obtained by reducing 2,3-pentanedione-2-oxime (SUMO-1),
##STR00014##
By way of a non-limiting example, 2-amino-pentan-3-one can be
obtained by reducing 2,3-pentanedione-2-oxime (SUMO-1).
In order to remove impurities and undesired isomers, the product of
the Reaction 4, SUMO-2, is optionally subjected to at least one
re-crystallization cycle.
The novel reaction schemes for the preparation of SUMO-2 minimize,
or preclude, the formation of one or more of the above-listed
impurities.
SUMO-1 Preparation Step
Methods of preparation of SUMO-1 used for the preparation of SUMO-2
are known in the art. SUMO-1 may be prepared, for example, through
the reaction of 2,3-pentanedione with hydroxylamine hydrochloride
in the presence of a base (Reaction 5).
Reaction 5:
##STR00015##
Generally, regioselectivity of the reaction of 2,3-pentanedione
with hydroxylamine to SUMO-1 is not high, resulting in the
formation of the SUMO-1 isomer 2,3-pentanedione-3-oxime and
2,3-pentanedione-2,3-dioxime, along with the desired product
2,3-pentanedione-2-oxime SUMO-1.
It was unexpectedly discovered that the regioselectivity of this
reaction can be optimized through the careful control of reaction
conditions, such as the nature and amount of the basifying agent,
pH, solvents, temperature and a dosing sequence.
The process of Reaction 5 may be carried out at pH values ranging
from 4.5 to 9.5.
In one embodiment, Reaction 5 takes place at pH values ranging from
4.5 to 8. In another embodiment, the reaction takes place at pH
values in the range of from 8 to 9.5.
The base, useful for establishing the necessary pH, may be selected
from lithium hydroxide (LiOH), sodium hydroxide (NaOH), potassium
hydroxide (KOH), lithium carbonate (Li.sub.2CO.sub.3), potassium
carbonate (K.sub.2CO.sub.3), sodium carbonate (Na.sub.2CO.sub.3),
and combinations thereof. The base may be employed in the amounts
of from 1.0-3.0 eq, for example, in the amount of 1.05-1.5 eq or
1.05-2.0 eq.
In one embodiment of SUMO-1 preparation, the base is selected from
NaOH, KOH and combinations thereof. In another embodiment, the base
is selected from Li.sub.2CO.sub.3, K.sub.2CO.sub.3,
Na.sub.2CO.sub.3, and combinations thereof.
In yet another embodiment, the base is Na.sub.2CO.sub.3, which may
be used in the amounts of from 1 to 3 equivalents. In one variation
of this embodiment, sodium carbonate was used in the amount of
about 1.0 equivalent. In a further variation of this embodiment,
sodium carbonate was used in the amounts of 1.1 equivalents. In yet
another variation, sodium carbonate was used in the amount of 1.2
equivalents.
As it was discovered that the lower temperature of the reaction
leads to better selectivity, Reaction 5 advantageously takes place
at a temperature of from 5.degree. C. to 20.degree. C. In one
embodiment, the reaction takes place at a temperature of from
5.degree. C. to 0.degree. C. In another embodiment, the temperature
is from 0.degree. C. to -15.degree. C. In yet another embodiment,
the temperature is set to be from -5.degree. C. to -10.degree.
C.
Further, an addition of an anti-freezing agent to lower the
freezing point of the solution is beneficial for the reaction. The
anti-freezing agent can be selected from the alkaline and alkaline
earth metal halides, such as sodium chloride (NaCl), potassium
chloride (KCl), calcium chloride (CaCl.sub.2), magnesium chloride
(MgCl.sub.2), and the like.
The solvents useful for the reaction of Reaction 5 are selected
from the group consisting of water, methyl tertiary butyl ether
(MTBE), methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, tetrahydrofuran (THF),
acetonitrile, pyridine, ethyl ether, acetic acid and combinations
thereof. The following solvents may be additionally added to
provide anti-freezing properties: glycerol, ethylene glycol,
propylene glycol, diethylene glycol and combinations thereof.
A high yield of SUMO-1, above 90%, can be obtained through
realizing the above-described embodiments of Reaction 5, with
reduced amounts of impurities generated in the product.
The following compounds were identified as potential by-products
resulting from Reaction 5:
##STR00016##
The novel reaction scheme of this step minimizes, or precludes, the
formation of one or more of the above-listed impurities.
In alternative embodiments, the ratio of SUMO-1 to SUMO-1 isomer
was determined to be above 5, above 6, or above 6.5.
In one embodiment of SUMO-1 preparation, the levels of the
2,3-pentadione-2,3-dioxime impurities are not exceeding 0.2%. In
alternative embodiments, the levels of the
2,3-pentadione-2,3-dioxime impurities are not exceeding 0.1%.
Purified molindone (SUMO-3) free base produced according to the
practice of the instant invention may be converted into a molindone
salt, such as chloride, sulfate, phosphate, monohydrogenphosphate,
dihydrogenphosphate, bromide, iodide, acetate, propionate,
decanoate, caprylate, formate, oxalate, malonate, succinate,
fumarate, maleate, citrate, lactate, tartrate, methanesulfonate,
mandelate and the like. The salts may be prepared through the
reaction of molindone base with the acid in a warm alcoholic
solution, followed by cooling. The solvent useful for the salt
formation may be selected from MTBE, methanol, ethanol,
isopropanol, THF, acetonitrile and combinations thereof, which can
be combined with ethyl acetate, hexane, heptane, benzene, toluene,
cyclohexane, or water. In at least one embodiment, the temperature
of the alcoholic solution for crystallization is in the range of
from -20.degree. C. to 25.degree. C.
In one specific, but non-limiting, embodiment the salt is molindone
HCl.
The invention further provides a substantially pure composition
consisting essentially of molindone or pharmaceutically acceptable
salts thereof. In varying embodiments, the term "substantially
pure" refers to compositions containing essentially only the active
pharmaceutical ingredient and less than about 1.5 .mu.g (or less
than about 0.5 .mu.g) of any genotoxic impurity per expected
maximum human daily dose, and they are therefore suitable for use
in the preparation of pharmaceutical dosage forms intended for
human consumption. Further, in varying embodiments, the term
"substantially pure" refers to compositions containing at least
about 98% (or alternatively at least about 99%, or at least about
99.5%) by weight of the active pharmaceutical ingredient. Even
further, the term "substantially pure" refers to compositions
containing less than about 0.1% of any single unknown impurity. In
this context, an "impurity" refers to reaction side-products or
reaction intermediates or residual reagents or undesirable products
thereof, which may remain in the active pharmaceutical ingredient
after synthesis. In varying embodiments, the "substantially pure"
compositions referred to herein contain only the inventive active
pharmaceutical ingredient as the principal or the sole
physiologically or pharmacologically active component.
As used herein, the term "genotoxic" refers to compounds or
substances that are suspected to, or have demonstrated to, induce
genetic mutations, chromosomal breaks and/or chromosomal
rearrangements.
By way of example, a "substantially pure" composition of molindone
(or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof) contains less than
about 1.5 .mu.g, less than about 1.0 .mu.g, and less than about 0.5
.mu.g of any genotoxic impurity per maximum daily molindone dose in
humans.
In another embodiment, the invention provides novel compounds
according to the following formulas:
##STR00017## ##STR00018##
In the additional embodiment of the invention, the new and improved
methods of manufacture of molindone disclosed above can be used to
prepare molindone-related compounds by using corresponding SUMO-1
analogs and bismorpholinomethane analogs. The preparation is
exemplified in reactions 6, 7, 8 and 9, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and
R5 are selected from --H, --OH, alkoxy, alkyl, or substituted alkyl
groups.
Reaction 6:
##STR00019## Reaction 7:
##STR00020## Reaction 8:
##STR00021## Reaction 9:
##STR00022##
Examples of the molindone analogs that can be prepared by reactions
6, 7, 8 and 9 include, but are not limited to:
##STR00023##
Further, hydroxymethyl SUMO-2 of the formula below,
##STR00024##
can be prepared by reacting SUMO-2 with formaldehyde, and used with
the bismorpholinomethane analogs in combination with the methods
disclosed herein to produce molindone analogs with the following
formula:
##STR00025##
EXAMPLES
The invention now being generally described, it will be more
readily understood by reference to the following examples which are
included merely for purposes of illustration of certain aspects and
embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit
the invention.
Examples for SUMO-1 Preparation Step
Example 1
Preparation of SUMO-1
2,3-pentanedione and hydroxylamine hydrochloride were dissolved
separately in water/EtOH (3/1; w/w %). Then the solution of
hydroxylamine hydrochloride was added to the solution of
2,3-pentanedione at predetermined pH and low or room temperature.
The pH-value of the reaction-mixture was adjusted with 1N NaOH. The
final concentration of 2,3-pentanedione in the reaction-mixture was
.about.3.5 w %. After the reaction, the solution was extracted with
MTBE.
The same procedure was repeated at various temperatures and pH
values. The results are presented in Tables 1 and 2.
TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Effect of pH on SUMO-1 Yield (T = 3.degree.
C.) Experiment # pH Yield (%)* PER-3131-1 4.5 57.9 PER-3132-1 6.5
75.7 PER-3130-1 8.5 81.1 *As area % in HPLC
TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Effect of Temperature on SUMO-1 Yield (pH =
8.5) Experiment # Temperature (.degree. C.) Yield (%)* PER-3129-1
Room 68.2% temperature PER-3130-1 3.degree. C. 81.1% PER-3137
-5.degree. C. 82.2% *As area % in HPLC
Example 2
Preparation of SUMO-1
An aqueous solution of sodium carbonate (ca. 12% w/w) was cooled to
0.degree. C., followed by dosing of an aqueous solution of
hydroxylamine hydrochloride (ca. 20% w/w). Then an ethanolic
solution of pentandione (50 w %) was dosed at 0.degree. C. over 2
hours.
After aging for 1 hour at 0.degree. C., the reaction mixture was
warmed to room temperature and MTBE was added to dissolve the
partially precipitated partially oily product (6 g MTBE/g
pentandione). The aqueous layer was discarded, the organic layer
was concentrated at reduced pressure (40.degree. C., 300 to 50
mbar), the resulting oil solidified upon standing at room
temperature.
To facilitate the transition to Step 2, a solvent switch may be
performed from MTBE/EtOH to the solvent used in the second step
(acetic acid) instead of completely removing the solvent and
letting the oil solidify.
The same procedure was repeated with varying amounts of the base at
various temperatures. The results are presented in Tables 3 and
4.
TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 3 Effect of Base Amount on SUMO-1/SUMO-1
Isomer Ratio Amount of SUMO-1/Isomer Experiment # Na.sub.2CO.sub.3
(eq) pH Yield * Ratio Han-601 1.20 8.9 83.9 5 Han-602 1.05 8.1 82.4
5.4 Han-603 1.1 8.5 83.5 5.9 * As area % in HPLC
TABLE-US-00004 TABLE 4 Effect of Temperature on SUMO-1/Isomer Ratio
(1.1 Eq. of Na.sub.2CO.sub.3) Temperature SUMO-1/Isomer Experiment
# (.degree. C.) Yield * Ratio Han-603 0 83.5 5.9 Han-606 -5 85.0
6.3 Han-607 -8 85.2 6.5 Han-609 -10 82.8 6.4 * As area % in
HPLC
Examples for SUMO-2 Preparation Step
Example 3
Preparation of SUMO-2 in 1-Stage Reaction
1 eq. of SUMO-1 and 1 eq. of 1,3-cyclohexanedione were dissolved in
acetic acid. Four catalysts (2 Pd/C and 2 Raney-nickel) were used
on a small scale at 25.degree. C. to 40.degree. C. and 1-5 bar
hydrogen pressure. With all 4 catalysts, SUMO-1 was eventually
completely consumed; the reaction, however, was a little faster on
the Pd/C catalysts than the Raney-nickel ones. At the low
temperature, an intermediate with the following formula was
formed,
##STR00026## characterized by a late eluting peak (9.6 min). When
the reaction temperature was raised to 100.degree. C., the late
eluting peak started to decrease and SUMO-2 increased.
Example 4
Preparation of SUMO-2 Intermediate Using Pd/C Catalyst
SUMO-1 (1 eq.) and 1,3-cyclohexanedione (1 eq.) were dissolved in
ethyl acetate/acetic acid (3:1) and 0.1 g/g Pd/C catalyst was
added. The reaction was carried out at 1 bar of hydrogen at
50.degree. C., and the conversion to the intermediate worked
smoothly.
Example 5
Preparation of SUMO-2 Using Pd/C Catalyst in a 2-Stage Reaction
SUMO-1 in acetic acid (.about.10 w %) was charged into the
autoclave, followed by 0.1 g/g Pd/C. The autoclave was pressurized
to 3 bar with hydrogen. The reaction mixture was stirred at
25.degree. C. until hydrogen consumption indicated complete
conversion (.about.15 h). Then the catalyst was filtered off and
1,3-cyclohexanedione (1.1 eq) in some acetic acid (.about.50 w %)
was added. The reaction mixture was heated to 110.degree. C. jacket
temperature (.about.100.degree. C.-105.degree. C. internal) and
stirred until GC shows complete conversion (.about.5 h). Then the
reaction mixture was cooled to 50.degree. C. and part of the acetic
acid was removed under reduced pressure (to ca. 3 g/g SUMO-1). This
solution was slowly added into 3 times the weight of chilled
(2.degree. C.) water. After aging at 2.degree. C. for 1 h, the
product was isolated by filtration, washed with water and dried at
40.degree. C. in vacuo to yield 54% SUMO-2 crude with .about.11%
isomer. SUMO-2 crude was suspended in methanol/water=2/1 (v/v) (10
w %) at room temperature. Then the reaction mixture was heated to
75.degree. C. jacket temperature, and a clear solution was obtained
somewhere between 60 and 70.degree. C. internal temperature. Then
the reaction mixture was cooled to 0.degree. C. within 2 hours and
the reaction mixture was aged at 0.degree. C. for 1 hour. Then the
product was isolated by filtration, washed with methanol/water and
dried at 40.degree. C. in vacuo to yield 76% SUMO-2 with .about.2%
isomer from SUMO-2 crude, or 41% yield overall.
Example 6
Preparation of SUMO-2 Using Ra Ni Catalyst in a 2-Stage
Reaction
SUMO-1 in acetic acid (.about.10%) was reacted with
1,3-cyclohexadione in the presence of 0.3 g/g Raney nickel catalyst
at 25.degree. C. under 3 bar of hydrogen. The catalyst was filtered
off and the temperature was increased to 100.degree. C. A 42.4%
yield of SUMO-2 was obtained.
Example 7
Preparation of SUMO-2 Using Zn/HOAc
17.5 g (156.5 mmol) 1,3-cyclohexanedione and 16.8 g (144 mmol)
SUMO-1 (PER-3143-1) were dissolved in 156 g acetic acid at room
temperature. 20.5 g (313 mmol) powder Zn was added in small
portions over a period of .about.1 hour, and the mixture was
stirred at reflux for 1 hour. The suspension was cooled down to
room temperature. Then the suspension was filtered off via celite
and the celite was washed with 40 g acetic acid. The yellow brown
solution was concentrated in vacuum to 50 g solution and then it
was added over a period of 15 minutes to 150 g cold water
(2.degree. C.). A slightly brown solid was precipitated. The
suspension was further stirred for 1 hour at 2.degree. C. and
filtered off. The filter cake was washed twice with 40 ml cold
water. The slightly brown solid was dried in vacuum at 40.degree.
C.: Yield: 19.7 g (77%)
Example 8
Preparation of SUMO-2 Using Zn/HOAc in a 2-Stage Reaction
1,3-cyclohexanedione and SUMO-1 were dissolved at room temperature
in acetic acid. Then powder Zn was added in small portions. The
mixture was then stirred at reflux. Reaction mixture was worked up
as described in Example 7.
SUMO-1 was dissolved at room temperature in acetic acid. Powder Zn
was added in small portions. The mixture was then stirred at
reflux. Zn was then removed by filtration. 1,3-cyclohexanedione was
added. The reaction mixture was stirred at reflux. The reaction
mixture was worked up as described in Example 7.
Results:
TABLE-US-00005 SUMO-2 rrt = 0.74 rrt = 0.88 Rrt = 0.99 SUMO-2
isomer % area % area % area % area % area SUMO-2:SUMO-2 Entry count
count count count count isomer ratio Hil-3194 80.3 0.73 0.62 0.11
18.0 4.7:1 Hil-3195 84.3 0.46 0.42 Not detected 14.7 5.7:1
Example 9
Purification of SUMO-2
1. SUMO-2 was prepared as disclosed in Example 5.
After the removal of the acetic acid, the reaction mixture was
divided into four parts. a. The warm solution of SUMO-2 in acetic
acid was dosed slowly into cold water. b. The second part was
crystallized similar to the re-crystallization procedure by
dissolving SUMO-2 in residual acetic acid, methanol and water at
70.degree. C. and slowly cooling to 2.degree. C., improving the
depletion of the undesired isomer. c. In the third part, water was
added into the cold solution of SUMO-2 in residual acetic acid and
methanol. d. The fourth part finally was performed by adding cold
water to the .about.50.degree. C. warm solution of SUMO-2 in
residual acetic acid.
TABLE-US-00006 TABLE 5 Purification SUMO-2 Treat- Treat- Treat-
Treat- ment (a) ment (b) ment (c) ment (d) Yield (%) 56 32.7 35.1
57.2 SUMO-2 (%) 83.1 95.1 93.8 82.5 SUMO-2 15.7 4.67 5.99 16.5
Isomer (%)
2. First recrystallization: 18 g of crude SUMO-2 from example 7 was
dissolved in 162 g MeOH/water (2/1; v/v %) at 75.degree. C. and the
solution was cooled down to 0.degree. C. over a period of 2 h. The
suspension was stirred for 1 h at 0.degree. C. and filtered off.
The filter cake was washed twice with 50 ml MeOH/water (2/1; v/v %)
and dried in vacuum at 40.degree. C. Total yield: 12.8 g. 3. Second
re-crystallization: 12.5 g of SUMO-2 obtained after the first
re-crystallization was dissolved in 120 g MeOH/water (2/1; v/v %)
at 75.degree. C. and the solution was cooled down to 0.degree. C.
over a period of 2 hours. The suspension was stirred for 1 hour at
0.degree. C. and filtered off. The filter cake was washed twice
with 35 ml MeOH/water (2/1; v/v %) and dried in vacuum at
40.degree. C. Overall yield of 10.5 g (45%) was achieved.
Examples for SUMO-3 Preparation Step
Example 10
Preparation of N-hydroxymethyl SUMO-2
SUMO-2 is reacted with formaldehyde in the presence of aqueous acid
(aq. HCl, aq. HOAc, or aq. H2SO4) to produce N-hydroxymethyl-SUMO-2
of the following structure:
##STR00027##
Example 11
Preparation of SUMO-3 by Reacting SUMO-2 with
Bismorpholinomethane
The reaction of bismorpholinomethane with SUMO-2 was conducted with
different solvents and acids: ethanol, ethanol/HCl and acetic acid,
each at elevated temperature. The neutral conditions in ethanol and
without acid showed virtually no reaction after 2 hours. In ethanol
with hydrochloric acid .about.10% area count of SUMO-3 was formed
after 2 hours. In acetic acid after 2 h, .about.50% area count of
SUMO-3 was formed and .about.25% area count of SUMO-2 remained.
TABLE-US-00007 TABLE 7 The reaction of bismorpholinomethane with
SUMO-2 under different solvents Amount of Reaction Mannich
Experiment # Temp (.degree. C.) Reactant (Eq) Solvent Hil-3238 80 1
EtOH Hil-3239 80 1 EtOH/HCl Hil-3240 80 1 AcOH
Example 12
Preparation of SUMO-3 by Reacting SUMO-2 with
Bismorpholinomethane
a. SUMO-2 was dissolved in acetic acid and heated to 65.degree. C.
Bismorpholinomethane (1.5 eq) was dosed over .about.30 minutes; the
progress of the reaction was followed by HPLC. After 3 hours, the
reaction temperature was increased to 80.degree. C. After 3 hours
at 80.degree. C., 9% area count of compound at rrt=0.82 was left,
44% area count of SUMO-3 formed and 25% area count of SUMO-2 was
left (and <1% area count of methylene-SUMO-2). The reaction
mixture was stirred at 80.degree. C. overnight and after 18 hours
at 80.degree. C., the following HPLC was observed: <1% area
count of compound at rrt=0.82, 59% area count of SUMO-3, 20% area
count of SUMO-2 and 7% area count of methylene-SUMO-2. b.
Incremental Addition of Bismorpholinomethane 2.0 eq of
bismorpholinomethane was charged to SUMO-2 dissolved in acetic acid
at 80.degree. C. directly. At this temperature, SUMO-3 already
started to appear from the first HPLC in significant amounts and
the intermediate rrt=0.82 was formed only in smaller amounts. After
3 hours, another 0.5 eq of bismorpholinomethane was charged. After
20 hours, the reaction was stopped with .about.62% area count of
SUMO-3, <1% area count of compound at rrt=0.82, .about.15% area
count of SUMO-2 and .about.15% area count of methylene-SUMO-2. c.
SUMO-2 was dissolved in acetic acid and heated to 50.degree. C. The
reaction was pushed to 90% conversion, which was achieved by
starting out with 2.5 eq and charging another 0.5 eq of
bismorpholinomethane after a few hours. With less than 11% SUMO-2
(and >80% of the intermediate rrt=0.82) left, the temperature
was increased to 80.degree. C., and the reaction mixture was
stirred for 10 hours. Surprisingly, after 10 hours at 80.degree. C.
the reaction mixture contained 59% SUMO-3, 3% rrt=0.82 and 20%
SUMO-2. d. SUMO-2 was dissolved in acetic acid and heated to
50.degree. C. Bismorpholinomethane was charged at 50.degree. C. (2
eq). After 2 hours, the temperature was raised to 80.degree. C.
After 2 hours aging at 80.degree. C., another 1 eq of
bismorpholinomethane was added, followed by 10 hours aging at
80.degree. C. Only 11% of residual SUMO-2 remained; the yield of
SUMO-3 was close to 60% area count.
TABLE-US-00008 TABLE 8 Preparation of SUMO-3 with
Bismorpholinomethane: Temperature and Charging Conditions Initial
Ramp Initial Amount Ramp Amount Temp Temp of Mannich of Mannich
Experiment # .degree. C. .degree. C. Solvent Reagent (Eq) Reagent
(Eq) Hil-3243 65 80 AcOH 1.5 n/a Hil-3245 80 n/a AcOH 2 0.5 Han-622
50 80 AcOH 2.5 0.5 Hil-3250 50 80 AcOH 2 1
Example 13
Work-Up of SUMO-3 after the Reaction of SUMO-2 with
Bismorpholinomethane
To remove impurities, such as methylene-SUMO-2 and SUMO-2, most of
the acetic acid was distilled off and water was added. Another acid
such as HCl and H.sub.2SO.sub.4 can be used to adjust the pH of the
aqueous solution. SUMO-3 remained in solution whereas the
impurities crashed out as a slightly sticky solid and was filtered
off. Then the reaction mixture was warmed to 40.degree. C., MTBE
was added and the pH was adjusted to >7 with sodium hydroxide.
Afterwards the phases were separated and the aqueous layer was
extracted a second time with MTBE. The MTBE phase was concentrated
and SUMO-3 free base was crystallized upon cooling at 50.8% yield
(89.8% purity).
Alternatively, after the filtration of the crashed-out impurities
as described above, the pH-adjustment of the acidic solution was
performed as follows: charge the acidic solution, warm to
45.degree. C., charge charcoal, charge MTBE, charge ethanol and
then dose sodium hydroxide to liberate the SUMO-3 free base.
Charcoal was added to bind the semi-solid by-product and facilitate
its removal by filtration and washed afterwards with MTBE/EtOH
solvent. The combined MTBE/EtOH was concentrated to produce SUMO-3
free base crystals.
Example 14
SUMO-3 Free Base
SUMO-3 free base was crystallized from MTBE/EtOH mixture or from
EtOH. 45% overall yield was obtained with high purity (98%).
Example 15
Molindone Hydrochloride Formation
SUMO-3 free base was converted into the hydrochloride salt with
HCl/EtOH (i-PrOH) and crystallized from ethanol or isopropanol.
Molindone HCl was obtained with high yield (95%) and high purity
(99.5%).
* * * * *